Firefighters tend to a burning police car on the streets of Hartlepool last night (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
More than 100 people were arrested in central London as riots broke out across the country in the aftermath of Monday’s deadly Southport stabbing attack.
Early this morning, it was confirmed a 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted murder after three children were killed in the attack at a dance class.
The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, is due to make an appearance at Liverpool Magistrates Court later today.
No further details have been provided by the police about the accused, beyond his age, his birthplace of Cardiff, and the fact he was living in the nearby Merseyside village of Banks.
Violent unrest also erupted last night in Hartlepool, where eight arrests were made, as well as in Manchester and Aldershot.
